festivals of northeast india

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FESTIVALS OF NORTH-EAST INDIA

• By DAN

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A blog, on the tourism of north east india is
being created so that more people will get to
know about its rich culture and the diversity
within the 7 states. Every information can be
read though the blog on when to visit, how to
reach, what to eat and where to stay. I hope you
visit the places and share with us your
experience.
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About North-East India

• North-east India is one of the most beautiful
  places in india. Its untouched valleys,
  mountains, rivers, streams, etc, can never be
  forgotten once you visit those places. North-East
  India has lots to offer to the tourist within
  India and from other parts of the world as well.
• Its diversity within the states itself is
  mesmerizing. The type of food of a normal
  household differs from one to another.
• Every state is a paradise, with lush hills and
  greenery which shelters multiple species of flora
  and fauna.

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PLACES TO SEE
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SEVEN SISTERS
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ARUNACHAL PRADESH

• Festivals are an essential part of the cultural
  life of the people. The festivals are usually
  connected with agriculture and are associated
  with ritualistic gaiety either to thank God or to
  pray for harvest. Some of the important festivals
  are Mopin and Solung of Adis, Lossar of Monpas
  Sherdukpens and Boori-Boot of the Hill Miris,
  Dree of the Apatanis, Si-Donyi of Tagins, Nyokum
  of Nishing, Reh of Idu Mishmis, Tamladu of
  Mishmi, Loku of Nocte, Mol of Tangsa, Sanken of
  the Khampti and Singpho, Khan of the Miji, Nechi
  Dau of the Akase of the Tagins, Ojiale of the
  Wancho, Kshyat-Sowai of the Khowa, Longte Yullo
  of the Nishing,etc

• THE FESTIVALS ARE HELD EVERY YEAR

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• NAGALAND
• NAGALAND, LAND OF FESTIVALS

All round the year, the people of Nagaland
celebrate the festivals. They start with the
Chakhesang Sukrunye festival in January, followed
by Kuki Mimkut Angami Sekrenyi is celebrated in
February. The month of April begins with the
Konyak Aoling and Phom Monyu festivals in the
first week. Ao Moatsu and Khiamniungan Miu
festivals are celebrated in May Sumi Tuluni and
Chang Nkanyulum festivals are celebrated in the
month of July. In the months of August and
September, the Yimchunger Metemneo and Sangtam
Mongmong festivals are celebrated. The month of
November witnesses the celebration of the Lotha
Tokhu Emong and the Rengma Ngada festivals. In
the last month the Zeling Nga-Ngai, festival is
celebrated with all the pomp and shows this marks
the completion of a year and the beginning of the
next year.
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MIZORAM

• The Mizos have three main festivals- Mim Kut,
  Chapchar Kut and Pawl. These festivals or Kuts as
  they call them are in one way or another
  associated with their agricultural activities.
• Mizos are fast giving up their old customs and
  adopting the new mode of life that is greatly
  influenced by the western influenced by the
  western culture. Many of their present customs
  are mixtures of their old tradition and western
  pattern of life. Music is a passion of the Mizos.
  The most colourful and distinctive dance of the
  Mizo is called Cheraw. Long bamboo staves are
  used for this dance, therefore many people call
  it ' Bamboo Dance'

• THE FESTIVALS ARE HELD IN THE MONTH OF MARCH

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ASSAM

• The major festivals celebrated in assam are
  Bihu-Bhogali or Magh Bihu (January), Rongali or
  Bohag Bihu (April), and Kongali or Kati Bihu
  (May) celebrated by people irrespective of caste,
  creed and religion throughout Assam. Other
  festivals are- Baishagu (celebrated by Bodo
  Kacharis during mid April), Ali-Ai-Ligang
  (festival of the Mishing tribe, February-March),
  Baikho (Rabha tribe, spring season),
  Rongker(important festival of the Karbis, April),
  Rajini Gabra and Harni Gabra (Dimasa tribe),
  Bohaggiyo Bishu (spring festival of the Deoris),
  Ambubashi Mela (most important festival of the
  Kamakhya Temple is celebrated during mid June
  every year. It is a ritual of austerities
  celebrated with tantric rites) and Jonbill Mela

• THE FESTIVALS ARE HELD IN THE MONTH OF MARCH

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MANIPUR

• The Manipuris rarely perform any festival which
  is not accompanied by dance, music and song.
  Their Lai Haraoba festival is very interesting
  dance drama led by priests (Maibas) and
  priestesses (Maibis), depicting the creation of
  life. It is celebrated during March-April for
  about 10-15 days before the village temples of
  gods and goddesses and the entire village
  participates in it. This festival of merry making
  of gods and goddesses is an example of the
  pre-vaishnavite culture among them. The tandava
  and Lasya aspect of the dance in the Lai Haraoba
  festival is presented in the Khamba (incarnation
  of Lord Shiva), Thoibi (incarnation of Parvati)
  dance with picturesque dresses having restrained
  and delicate movements.

• THE FESTIVAL IS HELD IN THE MONTH OF MARCH-APRIL

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MEGHALAYA

• A five day long religious festival of the Khasis,
  Ka Pemblang Nongrem dance is popularly known as
  Nongrem dance is held annually at village,
  Smit,11km from Shillong
• Shad Sukmysieum another festival of the Khasis is
  held at Shillong during the second week of April.
• Behdiengkhlam, the most important and colourful
  festival of the Jaintias is celebrated annually
  at Jowai in Jaintia hills in July.
• Wangla festival is observed for a week to honour
  Saljong(Sun-god) of the Garos during
  October-November.
• Christmas is celebrated in the month of December
  by the large Christian population of the state.

• THE FESTIVALS ARE HELD ANNUALLY

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TRIPURA

• Kharchi Puja(July)-Originally another tribal
  festival, it now attracts people from all walks
  of life who come to the Chaturdas Deutas Temple
  in Old Agartala to worship the fourteen deities
  of head image.
• Garia Puja-Celebrated on the 7th day of the month
  of Vaishak(April)by the tribal people who believe
  that the celebration will bring prosperity and
  enjoyment for the whole year.
• Ker Puja-A traditional tribal festival held
  within a specified boundry specially marked with
  prior notification in the state government
  gazetteer.
• Tirthamukh-A popular pilgrim centre for the
  tribal people of Tripura. During the Uttarayan
  Sankranti(Jan-Feb), thousands of pious people ,
  irrespective of caste,creed or religion assemble
  and take holy bath. Besides these festivals ,
  Howzagiri,Bijhu,Mansamangal,Sarad,Holi, Diwali,
  etc are celebrated.

• THE FESTIVALS ARE HELD

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LOCAL CUISINE
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TRADITIONAL ATTIRE
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Contact

• Dandancibits33_at_google.com
• Complete set available atTourism in northeast
  India

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